Sat.Apr 04, 2020

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Volkswagen and Faurecia delivering PPE to New York City Javits Center and area hospitals

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen of America and Faurecia are collaborating to manufacture Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) items needed on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis response. Strategic planning with Volkswagen has allowed Faurecia—a fabrics and materials supplier for the brand—to begin production of facemasks and gowns to be used by medical professionals battling the global pandemic.

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Gas mileage targets, Tesla’s record quarter, Honda-GM EV partnership: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which upcoming electric cars are already delayed due to the pandemic, which ones are staying on schedule? Which car company suggested that it might offer a higher highway range than any current model from Tesla? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 3, 2020. By far the.

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Toshiba’s SCiB Li-ion battery system Japan’s first recognized compliant with ClassNK guidline for marine vessels

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Toshiba Corporation announced that its SCiB lithium-ion battery modules and related components for building a battery system are the first to win approval for use in marine vessels from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK), the international ship classification society that promotes protection of life and property at sea, and protection of the marine environment.

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Hyundai Motor Company extends warranties for more than 1M vehicles worldwide

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Hyundai Motor Company launched a warranty extension policy for its vehicles worldwide. The program aims to support Hyundai customers who may face difficulties in getting vehicles serviced and repaired during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hyundai vehicles with original warranties that expire between March and June 2020 will benefit from a warranty extension for up to three months.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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